The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the ninth Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida at 8:18 p.m. EDT.
WGS satellites play an integral part in the strategic and tactical coordination of military operations. With this launch, WGS-9 will
significantly enhance the current WGS constellation by providing increased communication capacity and coverage. (Courtesy photo/ United Launch Alliance)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2017 09:06 |
| Photo ID: | 3241854 |
| VIRIN: | 170317-F-RE693-931 |
| Resolution: | 1800x1200 |
| Size: | 410.68 KB |
| Location: | CCAFS, FLORIDA, US |
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